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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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VietJet flights out of Changi unlikely to be affected despite carrier’s legal troubles: Experts

VietJet currently operates four nonstop routes between Singapore and Vietnam, with a fifth slated to begin in December.
VietJet currently operates four nonstop routes between Singapore and Vietnam, with a fifth slated to begin in December.

SIA pilots could not avoid turbulence on 2025 flight that led to crew member fracturing ankle: Report

SIA also said the cabin crew member who suffered a fractured ankle has returned to flying duties.
SIA also said the cabin crew member who suffered a fractured ankle has returned to flying duties.

Cross Island Line: Traffic to be diverted in Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 amid suspension of tunnelling works

The stretch of road that runs past AMK Hub mall in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 will be partially closed to all vehicles except public buses from Nov 14, 2026, to May 2028.
The stretch of road that runs past AMK Hub mall in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 will be partially closed to all vehicles except public buses from Nov 14, 2026, to May 2028.

Bukit Panjang LRT upgrades to be completed by end-2026; work to replace power rails 98% done

The upgrades include replacing 16.6km of power rails that supply electricity to the trains, which is now close to completion.
The upgrades include replacing 16.6km of power rails that supply electricity to the trains, which is now close to completion.

Plan to test driverless buses on 2 SBST routes called off as LTA explores smaller-scale trials

LTA said all six autonomous buses have been delivered to Singapore.
LTA said all six autonomous buses have been delivered to Singapore.

Motorists, dealers waiting to see how proposed COE changes will impact car prices

A merger of the two COE categories is among the proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.
A merger of the two COE categories is among the proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models.

New $170 million aviation maintenance and repair facility in Changi Creek to create over 500 jobs

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong (fourth from left) watching a demonstration at the opening ceremony of ST Engineering’s Changi Creek facility on Oct 9.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong (fourth from left) watching a demonstration at the opening ceremony of ST Engineering’s Changi Creek facility on Oct 9.

COE review: Impact of proposed changes on premiums uncertain, say experts

Merging categories A and B and giving a COE rebate for mass-market cars may not necessarily translate to guaranteed savings for buyers, compared with prices under the current system.
Merging categories A and B and giving a COE rebate for mass-market cars may not necessarily translate to guaranteed savings for buyers, compared with prices under the current system.

Merging Cat A and B, rebates based on car value among proposed changes to COE system

Under the proposal, the COE price will depend on the car cost and not the engine size or horsepower.
Under the proposal, the COE price will depend on the car cost and not the engine size or horsepower.

COE premiums fall in most categories, with Cat A ending at $130,001

Category A COEs – meant for smaller, less powerful cars and electric vehicles (EVs) – dropped 1.4% from $131,890 in the last exercise to $130,001 in the latest round.
Category A COEs – meant for smaller, less powerful cars and electric vehicles (EVs) – dropped 1.4% from $131,890 in the last exercise to $130,001 in the latest round.

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